69th Bomb Squadron reactivates at Minot AFB

09-05-2009 • Minot AFB

he 69th Bomb Squadron was reactivated during an activation ceremony here Sept. 3. "This adds flexibility to the Air Force Global Strike Command mission," said Maj. William L. Byers 5th OG Det. 1, Chief of Standard Evaluations."The 69th allows for an even distribution of operations tempo between the 2nd Bomb Wing and 5th BW, and at the same time supports the persistent presence in United States Pacific Command," he added. This will help refine and focus nuclear mission training for B-52 units and is part of continued Air Force efforts to reinvigorate the Nuclear Enterprise. The United States Air Force has a legacy of providing strategic capabilities as stewards of the nuclear enterprise, and is committed to conducting safe, secure and reliable nuclear operations.